Soma Bay is one of Europe's most accessible warm-weather training destinations — and we know it better than anyone.
Active Planet in numbers
10+
Years experience
6+
Years in Egypt
100+
Camps organised
30+
National teams train here
24/7
On-site support
We've been organising training camps in Egypt for over six years. Soma Bay is our flagship Egypt destination for water-based sports — two outdoor Olympic pools, year-round sun, and ~0 rain days mean no cancelled sessions.
Soma Bay — where 30+ national teams train. The water polo camp destination no European resort can match.
A 100% access-controlled private resort peninsula on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Olympic pool infrastructure, year-round warm weather, ~0 rainy days per year, and a full sports ecosystem — all at one location. Just ~50 minutes from Hurghada International Airport.
Soma Bay for Water Polo Training Camps
Soma Bay is a private, gated resort peninsula — reserved exclusively for guests and staff, with zero public access. Over 300 days of sunshine annually and ~0 rainy days per year make it one of the most reliable warm-weather training destinations for water polo squads in the world. The two outdoor pools operate year-round in ideal conditions — no indoor limitations, no weather cancellations. The Kaktus Hotel, opened in 2025, was designed specifically for athlete performance and recovery. Two pools give water polo squads maximum scheduling flexibility: senior and junior groups can train simultaneously across the 50m and 25m pools with no session conflicts.
Airport
HRG — ~50 min
Resort Access
100% private · Athletes only
Climate
Year-round · ~0 rain days
Board Basis
Full board
When to come
Water polo training is possible every month of the year at Soma Bay. Both pools are outdoor and operate year-round. There is no off-season.
25–35°C
Air temperature year-round
22–28°C
Sea water temperature year-round
~0
Rainy days per year
365
Training days per year
Soma Bay Water Polo Camp — Olympic Pool Infrastructure, One Resort
100% access-controlled · Private peninsula · No public access · Athletes only
Everything a water polo squad needs — at one location, in one exclusive resort, under year-round Egyptian sun. A 10-lane 50m Olympic pool and a 5-lane 25m pool, both outdoor and available for dedicated water polo sessions. Senior and junior groups can train simultaneously. No sharing with leisure swimmers. One resort, full focus.
50m Olympic Pool — Main Water Polo Venue
- 10 lanes, 50m — built to international competition standards
- Full water polo pitch configuration — adequate width for competition play
- Water polo goals on-site
- Dedicated pool access — reserved for your squad, no sharing
- Outdoor pool — year-round warm weather, no indoor limitations
- Pool depth to be confirmed with venue prior to booking
25m Pool — Training & Junior Groups
- 5 lanes, 25m — ideal for drills, fitness sets, and smaller groups
- Junior or second squad can train simultaneously with senior group in 50m
- Warm-up and cool-down sessions
- Dedicated access — reserved by confirmed group size
- Outdoor pool — year-round operation
Dry-land Training, Gym & Recovery
Indoor & Outdoor Gym
- Indoor gym — free weights, machines, TRX, dedicated stretching zones
- Outdoor training area — functional training, plyometrics, activation
- 400m running track — fitness conditioning for water polo
- Beach runs along the Red Sea coast (+3 km)
Recovery
- Pool warm-down after sessions
- Private beach access — active recovery and relaxation
- Spa & Thalasso treatments on request (Cascades Hotel Spa — World Luxury Spa Award 2025, 5 minutes by resort transport)
Sessions
2 × pool training sessions per day — structured around the group's training plan. Senior and junior squads can train simultaneously across both pools.
Access
The pools require a short transfer from the Kaktus Hotel — organised as part of the daily camp schedule. One of the gyms is within the resort.
Pool Scheduling
Pool access is allocated exclusively to your group — no shared sessions with leisure swimmers. Senior and junior squads can use the 50m and 25m pools simultaneously, maximising training time.
National Teams
30+ national teams from multiple sports train at Soma Bay alongside Olympic athletes and international clubs. The training environment and infrastructure reflect this standard.
An entire sports ecosystem — not just a training camp
Soma Bay is a private, gated resort peninsula with world-class facilities across multiple sports. On rest days or between sessions, athletes have access to one of the most complete multi-sport environments in Africa.
Tennis
12 ITF soft courts + 4 natural grass courts. The only natural grass courts in Africa. ATP & ITF-certified.
Padel
Professional padel courts for all resort guests.
Squash Arena
On-site squash facility within the sports complex.
Football Pitch
Natural grass, international standards.
Private Beaches
Exclusive Red Sea beach access. Recovery in paradise.
Dining
Full-board dining at the Kaktus Hotel restaurant — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Kaktus Hotel — 4★, Opened 2025. Built for Athletes.
The Kaktus Hotel opened in 2025 and was designed from the ground up with performance and recovery in mind — not as a leisure resort with a gym attached. Every room is 43 m² with a balcony or terrace. Board basis: full board — breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Breakfast from 07:00 to accommodate early morning sessions. European-influenced open kitchen concept.
Athlete-relevant facilities:
✓ Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
✓ European-influenced open kitchen restaurant
✓ All rooms 43 m² — balcony or terrace in every room
✓ Hotel fitness centre on-site
✓ Private beach — direct Red Sea access
✓ On-site laundry service
✓ Breakfast from 07:00 — suits early morning sessions
✓ Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
✓ Single, double/twin, and triple room configurations
✓ Hotel outdoor pool — year-round
✓ Co-working hub — video analysis and team briefings
✓ Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pricing — Water Polo Camp Package from €89 pp/night
All prices include full board, both pools (50m + 25m) reserved for your group, gym access, dry-land facilities, open water access, and airport transfer (HRG). Per person per night.
Single room
€129
per person per night
Double / twin room
€99
per person per night
Triple room
€89
per person per night
All prices are per person, per night, on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Both pools reserved for your group, gym, dry-land facilities, open water access, and airport transfer (HRG — Soma Bay, ~55 min) are included. For groups of 12 or more, contact us for a tailored quote. Flights not included — arrangeable on request.
Price includes
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Kaktus Hotel 4★ — 43 m² rooms, balcony/terrace (opened 2025)
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Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
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Both pools reserved for your group — 50m (10 lanes) + 25m (5 lanes)
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Red Sea open water — warm year-round, private beach access for recovery swims
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Dry-land training — 400m running track, beach runs, outdoor training area
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Full gym access — free weights, machines, TRX, stretching zones
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Outdoor functional training area — plyometrics, activation, conditioning
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Water polo goals and equipment at pool
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Airport transfer — HRG ↔ Soma Bay (~55 min)
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Internal resort shuttle
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Drinking water supply at all facilities during sessions
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Camp coordinator on-site throughout
Available on request (additional cost):
Soma Bay — Home to Two of Europe's Largest Water Polo Events
Soma Bay as a competition venue
Soma Bay is not just a training destination — it is an established competition venue for international water polo. Two major annual events take place here, making it one of the most recognised water polo locations in the world for clubs, coaches, and youth players alike. Combining your training camp with one of these events is possible — contact us for dates and availability.
01
International Water Polo Tournament
Tomo Tournament
One of the leading international water polo tournaments held annually at Soma Bay. Attracts clubs and national teams from across Europe and beyond — played in the same 50m Olympic pool used for training camps.
02
International Youth Water Polo Festival
Habawaba
One of the world's largest and most prestigious youth water polo festivals, held annually at Soma Bay. Thousands of young players from dozens of countries compete across age groups — a landmark event in the international youth water polo calendar.
Training camps can be scheduled around both events — arrive early to prepare, compete, and extend your stay. Ask us about combined training camp + tournament packages.
Activities & excursions during the camp
Soma Bay offers a wide range of on-site and nearby activities. The private peninsula setting gives athletes an exceptional range of both training and leisure options within the same resort.
Activity availability varies by season. Confirm with the camp coordinator at time of booking.
Why choose us?
10+ years
Delivering water polo and multi-sport training camps in Egypt and worldwide
Former athletes and coaches ourselves, we build camps around what elite performance actually demands — not what looks good on a brochure.
Every facility is hand-picked: a 10-lane 50m Olympic pool and a 5-lane 25m pool — both outdoor, both reserved exclusively for your group — give water polo squads unmatched pool access compared to any standard hotel camp.
We handle everything from logistics to on-site support, so coaches and athletes can focus on one thing: performance.
Trusted by clubs & federations across the world
Great place, great resort, great food, best help and service, fabulous weather, excellent training facilities. Recommended for a training camp or relaxing holidays.
As a coach, I have already planned and carried out training camps with Active Planet on several occasions. It was always great! Active Planet does everything possible to make sure we are well taken care of. Should any problems arise, they are dealt with very quickly. I can recommend it to everyone!
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